A communication-based theory of the glass ceiling: rhetorical sensitivity and upward mobility within the technical organization

S. Dell

doi:10.1109/47.180284

IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Jan 1992

A communication-based theory of the glass ceiling: rhetorical sensitivity and upward mobility within the technical organization

S. Dell

Abstract

The point beyond which promotions, raises, and job opportunities in general are defined to women and minorities solely because of their sex or their race, the so-called glass ceiling, is addressed. A communication-based theory of the organizational glass ceiling is outlined. The theory considers communication style, regardless of race or gender, to be an organizational member's most critical business behavior. The theory suggests a way to understand communication style in the context of the glass ceiling.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>

Journal: IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Published: 1992-01-01
DOI: 10.1109/47.180284
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Topics: rhetorical criticism gender and writing
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